Tea tree oil is one of the most widely used essential oils in today’s world. Due to its potent antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal properties there are arrays of benefits of tea tree oil. Starting from treating your ear infection to killing bacteria to improving your hair condition, benefits of tea tree oil is manifold.

How Is Tea Tree Oil Derived?

Tea tree oil is obviously not the oil derived from the tea plants. It is extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a tree or tall shrub species that is commonly found in Southeast Queensland and some regions of New South Wales.

Indigenous people simply crush the leaves and inhale that to
cure cough and colds. They even soak some leaves in water and drink that
infusion to treat sore throats.

Benefits of tea tree oil come with its pungent camphoraceous smell and you can buy bottles of tea tree oil from online or offline stores very easily. Just keep one small bottle handy and use time to time to prevent and cure many of your day to day health or beauty related problems in a jiffy.

Benefits Of Tea Tree Oil For Health, Skin & Hair:

SOOTHES TOPICAL ALLERGIC REACTIONS:

If you are suffering from certain allergic reactions, try tea tree oil. Due to its antibacterial, antifungal properties, this aromatic oil is truly beneficial for some allergic reactions.

It also helps to reduce inflammation (especially histamine-induced skin inflammation). Several studies have been carried out to understand whether benefits of tea tree oil include reducing histamine-induced weal and flare or not. And the results clearly showed that it is more efficient than liquid paraffin or paraffin oil.

REDUCES TENSION HEADACHES:

Several components of tea tree oil are believed to have potential antioxidant properties. They increase the cerebral blood flow reducing the occurrence of tension headaches. This oil is also mildly sedative. So, helps to reduce your stress level and soothes nerve.

REMOVES BODY ODOR:

Did you know that your sweat itself has no smell? It is the bacteria on your skin that makes your perspiration smelly. Tea tree oil due to its excellent antibacterial property kills bacteria and makes you feel fresh and odor free.

Mix drops of tea tree oil in water.

Pour the mixture into a spray bottle.

Spritz it on your body and underarms whenever needed.

DO NOT EVER APPLY TEA TREE OIL DIRECTLY ON YOUR SKIN. ALWAYS DILUTE IT BY MIXING IT WITH SOME CARRIER OIL.

REDUCES DARK PATCHES FROM YOUR UNDERARM TOO.

EFFECTIVELY REDUCES DANDRUFF AND SCALP INFECTIONS:

Benefits of tea tree oil also include efficient reduction of dandruff and itchiness of scalp. Use any tea tree shampoo to wash off your hair. You can also make your own tea tree massage oil. Mix tea tree oil and olive or coconut oil and massage the mixture of oils gently into your scalp. Leave it over night and wash off your hair with mild shampoo and conditioner the next morning. Not only does it takes care of your scalp and hair, it also effectively kills lice, if you have any.

RELIEVES RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS:

If you have respiratory problems, if you are finding trouble in breathing properly, if you have congestion, cough, and cold – use tea tree oil religiously. Its antimicrobial and antiviral property makes it a fantastic reliever of RTI. You can inhale the oil directly or mix it with boiling water and inhale the vapor to feel instant relief.

REDUCES AND CURES VAGINAL ODOR:

It not only reduces vaginal odor, one of the best benefits of tea tree oil is that it can also cure yeast infections. Mix equal amount of tea tree oil and lavender oil. Add water to dilute the mixture. Apply it topically with help of cotton pad. Do not ever use raw tea tree oil on your vagina. You can dilute it with distilled water and then apply on your most sensitive body part.

IS A WONDERFUL MAKEUP REMOVER: (FOR NORMAL TO DRY SKIN)

One of the most important steps to have a healthy glowing skin is to removing your makeup on a daily basis. In spite of using those market bought chemical based makeup removers, you can blindly rely on this aromatic essential oil.

Mix equal amount of jojoba oil and tea tree oil. You can
substitute jojoba oil with olive or coconut oil. Mix a little bit of water to
it. And with a help of cotton pad apply this onto your face. Your stubborn
mascara, water proof foundation will get removed so easily leaving behind squeaky
clean skin. Make sure that you wash off your face properly after removing makeup.